Mondo Bongo

Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, Joe Strummer

About Mondo Bongo

Mondo Bongo is the name of The Boomtown Rats fourth album, see Mondo Bongo a song by Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros from their album Global a Go-Go, which was used in the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Los Mondo Bongo is the name of a band formed by Mike Peters (The Alarm), Derek Forbes (Simple Minds), Steve Harris (Gary Numan), Steve Barnard (The Mescaleros) and Pablo Cook (The Mescaleros).


Year:
2001
6:14
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There's something there
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

I was patrolling a Pachinko
Nude noodle model parlor in the Nefarious zone
Hanging out with insects under ducting
The C.I.A was on the phone
Well 
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Such is life
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Latino caribo, mondo bongo
The flower looks good in your hair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
Nobody said it was fair, oh

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Latino caribo, mondo bongo
The flower looks good in your hair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
Nobody said it was fair

(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la)

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Latino caribo, mondo bongo
The flower looks good in your hair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
Nobody said it was fair

For the Zapatistas I'll rob my sisters
Of all the curtain and lace

Down at the bauxite mine
You get your own uniform
Have lunchtimes off
Take a monorail to your home

Checkmate, baby
God bless us and our home
Whereever we roam
Now take us home, flaquito

Latino caribo, mondo bongo
The flower looks good in your hair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
Nobody said it was fair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
The flower looks good in your hair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo
Nobody said it was fair
Latino caribo, mondo bongo

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Joe Strummer

John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), best remembered by his stage name Joe Strummer, was a British musician who was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the British punk rock band The Clash. His musical experience included his membership of The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career. Strummer's work as a musician allowed him to explore other interests, which included acting, creating film scores for television and movies, songwriting, radio broadcasting, and a position as a radio host. Strummer is one of the iconic figures of the British punk movement. more »

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Written by: Pablo Cook, John Mellor Strummer, Scott Shields, Martin Paul Slattery, Tymon Dogg

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mondo Bongo" is notably a diverse fusion of reggae, punk, and world music, drawn from Joe Strummer's love for various music styles.
Album Appearance
This song is a track from the album 'Sandinista!' by "The Clash", an English punk rock band. Strummer was one of the main members of this band.
Song Duration
The original version of "Mondo Bongo" runs for 6 minutes and 14 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the 'Sandinista!' album.
Language Diversity
The song is primarily sung in English but features a French verse by Joe Strummer, reflecting his multi-cultural influences.
Pop Culture Appearance
"Mondo Bongo" was used in the film, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", a 2005 action-comedy film starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. It was played during an intense, romantic dance scene.
Critical Reception
While 'Sandinista!' received mixed reviews, "Mondo Bongo" was commended for its experimental lyrics and fusion of musical styles.
Legacy
Despite the mixed initial reception of the album, "Mondo Bongo" has since grown to be considered as one of The Clash's underappreciated gems.
Song Meaning
While the song's title and lyrics seem vaguely nonsensical, "Mondo Bongo" speaks of a chaotic, global “bongo” where everyone participates in a chaotic, yet harmonious rhythm of life.
Instrumentation
The song is marked by extensive use of drums, setting a tribal undertone which is complemented by Joe Strummer's distinct vocals.
Performance History
Though "The Clash" performed several songs from 'Sandinista!' live, there is no recorded evidence that "Mondo Bongo" was ever performed live.

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